After successfully defending their Asia Rugby Championship Division I title following a 29-21 win in a thrilling final against Singapore, the Philippines have jumped up 11 places in the World Rugby Rankings to an all-time high of 42nd - seven places higher than their previous best. Fixtures and ...
Asia Rugby brings competition naming structure into gender equity
Asia Rugby has announced a new individual naming structure for all of their tournaments to align them in gender equity. From 1 July 2019 onwards, each tournament will be specifically named either a Men’s or Women’s competition. The existing Asia Rugby Championship will now become the Asia ...
Japan relegated from World Rugby Sevens Series
Despite a 17-14 victory over France in their opening match of the HSBC Paris Sevens, Japan have been relegated as a core team from the series. It is a disappointing blow for the team as they look to continue their preparations for a home Olympic Games in 2020. Asia Rugby Qualifiers Having ...
Bangladesh RFU become full member of Asia Rugby
Asia Rugby EXCO and Council have approved and confirmed Bangladesh Rugby Football Union to become a full member of Asia Rugby. Having been an associate member since 7 December 2014, they are now promoted to full member status and continue on their pathway to becoming a member of World ...
Philippines defend Division I title in compelling final
The Philippines successfully defended their Division I title after a thrilling 29-21 win over Singapore. Having beaten Sri Lanka in the semi-finals the Philippines were the favourites coming into the match but Singapore pushed the defending champions all the way. It was a big victory for the ...
Gunaratne proud as Sri Lanka finish third in Division I
The Sri Lanka Tuskers finished their Division I campaign with an impressive 72-17 victory over hosts Chinese Taipei. Fazil Marija’s side stormed into a 31-0 lead with five different try scorers crossing the whitewash. Captain Omalka Gunaratne powered his way over the line, while front row Yakoob ...
Live Streaming Final Philippines v Singapore ARC 2019 Div 1
Live Streaming Final Philippines v Singapore ARC 2019 Div 1 Asia Rugby Championship 2019 Div 1 Philippines v Singapore 7 PM Taipei Time (+ 8) Live!! LINK (Link is live ) Globally FB Live @Asia.Rugby KO Times Taipei / Philippines / Singapore : 7 pm Lnks ...
Live Streaming Chinese Taipei v Sri Lanka ARC 2019 Div 1 3rd/4th Play off
Live Streaming Chinese Taipei v Sri Lanka ARC 2019 Div 1 Asia Rugby Championship 2019 Div 1 Chinese Taipei vSri Lanka 5 PM Taipei Time (+ 8) Live!! LINK (Link is live ) Globally FB Live @Asia.Rugby KO Times Taipei / Philippines / Singapore : 5 pm Sri Lanka : 2:30 Lnks ...
Sri Lanka blood youth for future goals
Sri Lanka may have suffered a 39-22 defeat at the hands of the Philippines in Division I, but the side is one for the future. With 18 debutants in their 26-man squad and the youngest-ever captain in Omalka Gunaratne, the Sri Lanka Tuskers are using this tournament to further blood new talent ...
Philippines look to step up for Division I final
The Philippines take on Singapore in Saturday’s Division I final aiming to defend the title they won 12 months ago on home soil. Having come through unscathed against the higher ranked Sri Lanka, the Philippines will now be favourites to take the title in Chinese Taipei. Fixtures and Results ...